Maybe your kids are older. Maybe you came to faith later. Maybe life just got in the way. If you've ever wondered, "Is it too late to start family discipleship?" — this episode is for you.

Rene and Rebekah bring encouragement and real-world wisdom for parents starting fresh. Whether your children are toddlers, tweens, or teens, God’s grace meets you right where you are—and He can do amazing things, starting today.

• 📖 Hope from Scripture reminding you that God can redeem any timeline

• ❌ Why guilt and comparison have no place in your parenting journey

• 🛠 4 practical ways to start discipling your kids right now—even if it feels awkward or late

• 🙌 Encouragement that small steps matter more than perfect plans

• 🗣 Personal stories of real families who started later and still saw God move powerfully

• Isaiah 43:18–19 – “Forget the former things… I am doing a new thing!”

• 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If anyone is in Christ… the new is here!”

• Galatians 6:4 – “Each one should test their own actions…”

• Zechariah 4:10 – “Do not despise these small beginnings.”

• Philippians 1:6 – “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion…”

1. Start with Prayer
   Begin by talking to God—and pray with your kids.

2. Start Small
   Pick one habit

3. Use Everyday Moments
   Talk about faith during drives, chores, or dinner. Life is the best classroom.

4. Model Authentic Faith
   Let your kids see you reading your Bible, seeking God, and depending on Him in real time.

💡 Bonus Tip: Try simple Family Faith Goals, and aim for 1 Scripture moment, 1 prayer, and 1 act of kindness each week.

You don’t need a flawless past—you just need a faithful present.
Grace says: “Let’s start here.”
Your effort matters. Your presence matters. And it’s never, ever too late to start.

"You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending." — C.S. Lewis (often attributed)

“He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion…” – Philippians 1:6

God is faithful to finish what He starts—including the work of discipleship in your home.

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